Seeking perfect pitch: in October, healthcare professionals will gather in Nashville to fine-tune their knowledge and skills at the 2005 MGMA annual conference.

Each year the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) orchestrates an impressive gathering of healthcare professionals and medical industry vendors. This year the annual conference takes place October 23-26 in the music capital of the world--Nashville, Tennessee. Leaders in the practice management community will conduct seminars and hold classes for the expected 5,000 attendees, who will also have a chance to explore the new products in the market. Vendors will be singing praises for new EMR/EHR/EFRs, upgraded practice management software, enhanced PACS/DICOMs, integrated network solutions and more.

To peak readers' interests, HMT offers this showcase of some of the vendors who will be demonstrating products at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

Third Millennium Healthcare Systems Inc.

Booth 938

Third Millennium Healthcare Systems Inc. is introducing the electronic Financial Record'" (eFR) for revenue management at MGMA. The eFR is a compilation of all pertinent information related to the financial history of a patient account from its inception through its resolution. i.suite eFR incorporates a powerful workflow engine to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of users working with multiple disparate systems. The eFR is stored in a common repository that accepts electronic data, scanned documents and transactional records. Every piece of" financial information related to a patient account is attached to the same file, so once the account is opened, users can access any of the related data and documents in one place, i.suite eFR accepts data feeds in native formats from existing software systems. Robust reporting options, front- and back-end document imaging, event-driven automated workflow and global tracking combine to show real-time claims status and optimize the revenue cycle.

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Pulse systems Inc.

Booth 309

Patient Relationship Management (PRM) from Pulse Systems is a modular and integrated solution designed to streamline patient flow, workflow and cash flow in medical practices. The system was designed to help providers manage relationships with patients from initial contact through all clinical stages to billing and collections. PRM is seamlessly integrated and it combines practice management and electronic health records, EDI and mobile solutions. PRM is modular, allowing providers to start with the most pressing needs and progressively add modules over time. Modules can coexist based on provider needs including: user-defined dashboard, scheduling, patient prep, e-chart, patient summary, document management, encounter note management, E/M advisor, voice recognition, electronic superbill, order management, e-prescribing, HL7 interfaces to lab and equipment, billing, collections and reporting. PRM is designed to minimize errors by automating conflict checking such as drug interactions, health maintenance and alerts. Cash flow can benefit from clean claims scrubbing and push technology for billing and collections.

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Microsys Computing Inc.

Booth 1019

MicroMD Practice Management software from Microsys Computing Inc. is designed for solo practices, multispecialty groups and federally qualified health centers, management services organizations, dental and billing services. It is a Windows-based system developed with Sybase SQL and is available as client-server or ASP. With patient billing, scheduling and reporting features, the software also has EDI capabilities using ANSI standards. MicroMD interfaces with a wide variety of third-party software systems such as EMR, labs, and telephonic software. With the MicroMD Connected Suite applications, users can input, retrieve and retain vital information in the office, hospital or home. With TabletXpres, physicians have access to prescription, appointment and billing information, and with PocketXpres they can view hospital round information and appointments, check in/check out patients, and enter charges and notes. The PatientXpres application allows patients real-time access to appointments, prescriptions and their billing histories.

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MediNotes Corp.

Booth 542

Charting Plus from MediNotes Corp. is a HIPAA certified electronic health record system designed to meet the needs of busy clinicians in small to medium sized primary care and specialty It allows a practices. medical group to eliminate transcription costs by creating, storing and organizing medical encounter notes using customizable diagnosis- or treatment-based templates. It was designed to help practices achieve higher coding levels and improved accounts receivable collections. Charting Plus is typically used on a wireless tablet PC, allowing the provider to document in real-time, while keeping his focus and attention on the patient. In addition to storing encounter notes, the application also can store scanned hardcopies or link to other digital files stored on the practice's network.

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Gateway EDI

Booth 401

Gateway EDI, an electronic data interchange company based in St. Louis, offers clearinghouse services to provider organizations that include electronic claims processing, electronic remittance advice, online eligibility checks and claims status reporting. Flat fee pricing means the same amount per provider is charged every month regardless of the volume of claims submitted or the frequency with which they are submitted. A Rejection Analysis tool identifies the most common reasons behind claim rejections and allows provider offices to sort the analyses in a variety of ways including by payer. Safety net reporting helps organizations identify, correct and resubmit rejected claims promptly to increase reimbursements. All claims are handled with high encryption levels via HIPAA compliant ANSI formats. Gateway EDI also can manage providers' paper-based claims including envelope stuffing and mailing (with added analysis to determine if these claims can be processed electronically) and electronic patient statements.

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Emdeon

Booth 409

Emdeon provides business, technology and information solutions that are specially targeted at the financial and clinical aspects of healthcare delivery. Emdeon Practice Services provides physician practice management and electronic health record software and services. The Intergy suite of software offers electronic health records with task management, imaging and point-of-care documentation; scheduling; billing; electronic data interchange; business intelligence; radiology workflow; and Web-based PACS powered by Dynamic Imaging's IntegradWeb. Emdeon Business Services provides revenue cycle management and clinical communication solutions that are designed to enable payers, providers and patients to improve healthcare business processes.

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Ambir Technology

Booth 1038

Ambir Technology manufactures and markets peripherals and accessories for desktops, laptops and mobile use that aim to help physicians practices maximize their everyday utilization of hardware and software. Solutions such as the ShadowStor line otter security and disaster protection to safeguard servers and desktops against spyware, worms and viruses. Visigo scanners, used at registration, allow office staff to scan a patient's ID card and immediately attach the data to the patient's healthcare record. Electronic signature capture obtains a legally binding patient signature for HIPAA consent forms, discharge papers and legal documents. Ambir also offers specialized network-attachable biometric solutions, controlled by IT administration, so the practice can protect access to patient data at the application level. A visit to the Ambir Technology exhibit allows MGMA conference-goers to test-drive a variety of electronic solutions for their practices.

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Sy.Med Development Inc.

Booth 650

OneApp software by Sy.Med Development Inc. automates credentialing processes and electronically centralizes provider information management to increase medical practice cash flow. The product is a Microsoft-based ODBC-compliant software application installed and maintained at the medical practice either on an individual PC or in a networked environment. It features an SQL server database, electronic scanned image storage, and proprietary software that links provider data and images stored in the practice's database to any application or form for automatic completion. The completed application or form can be printed for verification and signature, with all attachments, or transmitted as an electronic file. The new OneAppHR module enables medical practices to store, secure and manage critical data for all employees and, with a single click, complete human resources-related paperwork.

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GE Healthcare 

Booth 725

Centricity Physician Office EMR and Practice Management (PM) from GE Healthcare are Windows-based applications that blend both clinical and office management tools to help improve financial health and accelerate advancement toward electronic medical records. EMR was designed by clinicians to organize patient medical records for the entire care team. The product's flexible interface engine lets clinicians aggregate patient information and access it wirelessly in the physician office or from home. PM is designed to manage and simplify a practice's total revenue cycle with its scheduling, billing, collections and EDI (electronic data interchange) functions. Through the automation of tasks, and the use of tools to improve collections and reduce claim rejections, the product can help streamline workflow and maximize cash flow.

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Allscripts Healthcare Solutions

Booth 619

TouchWorks and TouchChart are modular electronic health record (EHR) solutions by Allscripts that allow practices to phase in implementation of EHRs. Modules include: Workflow, Rx+ (e-prescribing), Charge, Dictate, Order, Result, Note, Scan, Pocket Library, Physician Homebase, iHealth, Analytics and Study Manager. The clinical software is Web-based and can be accessed with a tablet PC, laptop or personal computer. The products automate physicians' daily tasks and link physicians, patients, hospitals, labs, pharmacies, employers and pharmaceutical companies through a secure network. The e-prescribing feature ensures prescription legibility, and updates patient records with automatic drug interaction information to eliminate prescribing errors. Allscripts offers clinical information solutions, including electronic health records, document imaging and e-prescribing to more than 20,000 physicians across the country.

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Medical Present Value Inc. (MPV)

Booth 633

MPV combines contract definition and modeling services with a Web-based claims auditing software application to help medical groups manage their payer contracts and identify, appeal and recover contractually underpaid claims. MPV contract analysts define and model the terms of payer contracts into the MPV Phynance software application, which verifies the accuracy of medical claims and allowables at the line-item level using continually updated contract data, formulae, fee schedules and payment rules. When appeals are warranted, MPV Phynance provides contract-based explanations for each underpayment and tracks the progress of recoveries. Medical groups can also use MPV Phynance to perform data queries and reports for future contract negotiations and overall contract compliance monitoring.

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Misys Healthcare Systems

Booth 609

Misys Healthcare Systems will demonstrate its Misys EMR electronic medical record system and its Misys Tiger practice management solutions. EMR is a flexible, content-rich electronic medical records solution that expedites record keeping processes and enables physicians to retrieve and input patient data any where, anytime, from a PC or wireless device. The modularly designed product--part of the Misys Optimum family of solutions--provides a wireless point-of-care solution for physicians in the examination room, as well as electronic capabilities for routine tasks, such as transcription, imaging, orders management, messaging and prescription writing. Tiger is a Windows-based solution that allows organizations with less than 30 providers to efficiently manage the administrative needs of medical practices. For larger organizations, Misys Vision provides a comprehensive suite of patient management and administrative applications within an intuitive, Windows-based interface.

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Dictaphone

Booth 319

Dictaphone mdEssential automates the documentation process for clinics and physician groups by combining dictation, speech recognition, and natural language processing (NLP) technologies. The application speeds documentation time and reduces transcription costs by removing manual processes from the traditional dictation/transcription process, while fulfilling the essential data capture requirements of the electronic medical record (EMR). mdEssential serves as a cost-effective alternative to EMR systems for clinics and practices that are not yet ready to invest the significant time and resources required to retool their operations around a traditional EMR system. It uses NLP technology to intelligently analyze the content of dictated records (including historic records), and then populates patients' medical records with the data. This is achieved while allowing physicians to continue to work in a comfortable environment consistent with their current habits.

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Motion Computing Inc.

Booths 453/455

Motion Computing Inc. recently launched a small, light tablet PC, LS800, which conference goers can test drive in the exhibit hall. Weighing in at only 2.2 pounds, and 8.94 inches by 6.69 inches, the LS800 features Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, making it as robust as a desktop or laptop, but more mobile. The PC includes: Intel Centrino mobile technology, a 1.2-gigahertz Intel Centrino processor, 256 megabytes of memory and a 20-gigabyte hard drive. The device was designed with physicians and nurses in mind. It includes tablet features like voice and handwriting recognition in a lab-coat pocket-sized package. The tablet's integrated WiFi, Bluetooth and IrDA wireless capabilities allow for access to the Internet and EMRs, but also can be easily disabled for security. The tablet's pen-and-ink capabilities eliminate the need for keyboards, thereby reducing harmful bacteria in the healthcare setting.

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Amicore Inc.

Booth 571

Amicore Inc. provides integrated electronic" medical record software and practice management solutions to physicians. An ASP model supports the software, enabling secure connectivity to hospitals, labs, pharmacies and payers along with 24/7 data backup. The uptime of Amicore products is continuously maintained through an on-site server appliance, which provides offline access to data. Amicore Integrated Management runs a single patient and billing database. Modules include: Amicore Clinical Management, an electronic medical record designed specifically for wireless use with the new Microsoft Tablet PC, and Amicore Practice Management. The clinical product supports all aspects of patient encounter, assessment and documentation. The practice management product is a billing, reporting and business management system for medical practices.

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athenahealth Inc.

Booth 1011

athenahealth is a provider of revenue-cycle management solutions to help physicians generate clean, reimbursable claims. Through athenaNet, its proprietary Web-based application platform, the company delivers online patient scheduling, registration, claims processing and collections to more than 5,000 providers nationwide. As medical group employees move through daily administrative tasks, athenahealth's intelligent system automatically prompts users with the appropriate insurer alerts and rules. Additionally, athenahealth performs electronic eligibility verification and prompts referral authorizations before patient visits, helping to lower the largest barriers to reimbursement: ineligibility and unauthorized referrals.

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Payerpath Inc.

Booth 171

Missing information, incorrect codes and data entry errors all result in rejected or denied claims and lead to lengthy delays in payment. Payerpath Claims Management is designed to correct these errors and speed the claims process, helping providers to receive prompt, accurate payment. Claims are either manually entered or uploaded from a practice management or hospital information system and submitted to Payerpath's network operating center where payer-, specialty-and HIPAA-specific edits are applied. Claims that pass all edits are sent to the individual payers for processing, and claims that fail any edits are immediately available to the provider's office for correction prior to payer submission. Payerpath currently processes more than four million transactions each month to payers on behalf of its provider customers, and practice administrators can test the technology in the MGMA exhibit hall.

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MedQuist Inc.

Booth 845/847

MedQuist's DocQment Enterprise Platform, a document workflow management system, integrates dictation capture, routing, workflow management tools, transcription, speech recognition and document delivery services using an Internet-hosted model. A premise-based workflow solution, DocQment Encore, was designed to enhance productivity, reduce turnaround and minimize costs. It provides seamless workflow across dictation, speech recognition, transcription and electronic signature. MedQuist also offers an array of hand-held devices to capture dictation at the point of care and optimize use of the physician's time. These include the Protege or the 9450VC, both specifically designed with the physician in mind. For PDA options, the PhysAssist IQ is integrated with MedQuist's voice solutions--DocQment Enterprise Platform, DocQment Encore and VoiceWrite.

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RelayHealth Corp.

Booth 732

RelayHealth Corp. is a provider of payer-reimbursed secure online healthcare communication services linking patients, healthcare professionals, health plans and pharmacies. A secure, clinically structured productivity platform for the medical office, RelayHealth interfaces with both commercial and custom-bruit electronic health records. webVisit clinical consultation and eScript electronic prescribing aim to increase the efficiency with which medical practices handle patient communications, provide patients with a higher level of service and allow groups to potentially increase revenue by increasing health plan reimbursement.

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